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No matter your coffee cravings, the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder and Adjustable Flavor Control can handle it. Feeling like a 12-cup carafe kind of morning? No problem. Prefer to just have a single cup? Your YouBrew's built-in grinder can grind the amount of beans you want, plus gives you the option to choose your brew strength, flavor profile and, of course, size of cup.
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No matter your coffee cravings, the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder and Adjustable Flavor Control can handle it. Feeling like a 12-cup carafe kind of morning? No problem. Prefer to just have a single cup? Your YouBrew's built-in grinder can grind the amount of beans you want, plus gives you the option to choose your brew strength, flavor profile and, of course, size of cup. With the YouBrew BrewIQ system, you can relax knowing that the right amount of coffee is dosed with the right amount of water, all heated to the ideal temperature. A bravo is certainly in order for Breville.
How the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker Works
Features & Functionality of the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker
- Built-In Burr Grinder - For freshly ground coffee with every cup, carafe or brew
- LCD Screen - Easy to read functionality and settings that tell you how long it will take to brew your cup or carafe o' joe
- Bean Hopper Locking System - The half pound coffee bean hopper locking system makes refilling easy as it seals the base of the bean hopper for easy removal, storage and transfer of coffee beans
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| Ease of Use | 5 |
| Ease of Care and Maintenance | 4 |
| Overall Value for the Money | 4 |
| How Does it Compare? | This coffeemaker brews a great-tasting cup of coffee and is extremely easy to use. |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
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| Model Number | BDC600XL |
| Width | 8.25 inches |
| Depth | 12.0 inches |
| Height | 16.0 inches |
| Weight (lbs.) | 30.0000 |
| Watts | 1100W |
| Volts | 120V |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Reservoir Size | 60oz |
| Built-In Grinder | Yes |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 8oz |
| Cup Clearance | 6.0 inches |
| Cup Warmer | No |
| Auto On | Yes |
| Auto Shut Off | No |
| Max/Min Ounces per Pot | 60oz (max) and 8oz (min) |
| Warm Up: Brew Time | 9:10 |
| Mid-Brew Interrupt | Yes |
| Programmability | Yes |
| Aroma | Yes |
| NSF Certified | No |
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Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder and Adjustable Flavor Control
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Already Asked: 11 Questions, 31 Answers
Cyndie S asked:
Does this product deliver a good HOT cup of tasty coffee ? Our Cuisineart, even with a thermal carafe, delivers WARM coffee. When brewing into the carafe, is the coffee HOT ?
Mar 24, 2013
Jennifer L:
It delivers very hot coffee that I would declare very, very good. One key recommendation the manufacturer makes is to prewarm your carafe. Sounds annoying and like a lot of work, but is quite easy. I just rinse my carafe in hot water from the tap before I use it. Nothing crazy or time consuming. (And it usually needs the rinse anyhow.)
This does make a difference - especially if you're brewing a small amount of coffee - and could help with your current Cuisineart as well. Though, I highly recommend getting the Breville YouBrew anyhow as I think it makes far superior coffee to most if not all drip machines I have tried from Cuisineart.
I drink my coffee out of thermal mugs as well. Contigo is my brand of choice - it is leakproof and keeps my coffee ridiculously hot. The combination of my YouBrew + my Contigo results in coffee that is too hot for me to drink for an hour! I like my coffee quite hot and still if I am drinking a freshly brewed pot, I need to add a dash of cold water before closing my mug if I plan to drink it any time soon. Apr 9, 2013
This does make a difference - especially if you're brewing a small amount of coffee - and could help with your current Cuisineart as well. Though, I highly recommend getting the Breville YouBrew anyhow as I think it makes far superior coffee to most if not all drip machines I have tried from Cuisineart.
I drink my coffee out of thermal mugs as well. Contigo is my brand of choice - it is leakproof and keeps my coffee ridiculously hot. The combination of my YouBrew + my Contigo results in coffee that is too hot for me to drink for an hour! I like my coffee quite hot and still if I am drinking a freshly brewed pot, I need to add a dash of cold water before closing my mug if I plan to drink it any time soon. Apr 9, 2013
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Teri KStaff:
Providing that you preheat the thermal carafe, YES, this Breville YouBrew does brew a great hot cup of coffee. However if you do not preheat and are brewing right into the cold carafe, then the coffee temperature will be lowered a fair amount. As an alternative, you could choose the Glass Carafe version of the YouBrew.
Mar 25, 2013
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Judith L:
Wonderfully hot when brewed--and like drinking velvet. Just be sure you use filtered water, not tap or distilled.
Apr 4, 2013
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Rich J:
Definitely. Preheat the thermal carafe with some hot tap water before brewing and you'll be set for at least 3 hours. Since the brewer effectively brews at 195-200ish Farenheit, the loss of temperature from falling into a preheated kettle is pretty low. Still should be around 170-180 or so before you drink it, although i haven't taken a thermometer to it.
Apr 10, 2013
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William M:
I usually brew single cups and find the coffee to be hot enough. If you use the carafe, it can be pre filled with hot water before making coffee. I hope this helps.
Apr 10, 2013
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Brenda B:
Cyndie,
Yes, the first cup is extremely hot. The second cup is not quite as hot, but definitely not "warm" Apr 12, 2013
Yes, the first cup is extremely hot. The second cup is not quite as hot, but definitely not "warm" Apr 12, 2013
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Diane C asked:
Being a freak about my coffee (my only remaining vice...unfortunately...) I have a question regarding the filtering method of the YouBrew. Do you have to insert a paper basket filter, or a paper cone? Also, how have you found the variation to be with the ability to change the length of time that the coffee grinds are immersed? I am currently using a Clever Little Coffee Dripper (cross between a french press and drip cone) and have been experimenting alot with water temp, grind and immersion time...big differences in taste. I actually even found a way to make Starbucks beans drinkable (just in case any of you are unfortunate enough to have any, I found that cutting way down on your water temp...below 190...helps quite a bit) but I digress...Anyway, if any of you can share your experiences and let me know about the filtering (and grind disposal) I'll greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
Feb 25, 2013
Jeremy W:
Diane,
I find that the adjustments or settings on the system work quite nice. You do notice a difference in the settings. I can tell you that I have had Made coffee that is light visible or dark is mud when held up to a window. Keep in mind that you notice more of a difference between single cup making compared to a full pot of coffee. For a single cup you are able to adjust the strength and flavor. While making a full pot of coffee you are only able to adjust the strength and not the flavor. The flavor goals from light to bold and strength goes mild to intense. It does come with a reusable goldtone filter. It is also able to take normal 8 to 12 cup paper filters not cone shape. I would suggest using the paper filters for a full pot of coffee and use the goldtone filter for single cup making or you will be using many fiters. When making single cups, I set the settings to a mild too strong cup and on the next round of singlecup making l set the adjustment to pre-grounds In strength and bold for flavor. This allows you to get 2 cups out of a fresh ground coffee. You can use preground coffee you do not have to use the grinder all of the time.As far as disposal of grounds, it is easy as cake. The filter basket has a cover on it that the filter sits in. When you are done you simply pick up the basket and empty into the trash. Only complaint I have with the system is clean and care. Every time you use the grinder you will have about five minutes of cleanup. Not that it makes a mess but you will have some grounds built up at the wheel from the grineder and there are a few pieces to remove to clean. Oh and brew time is the same for a cup or pot. The system makes a fantastic cup of coffee. It has all the bells and whistles you can ask in a coffee maker. If your looking for quick, hot, and simple, I would chose the Bonavita. Hotter coffee, great coffee, half the price, a lot less maintenance and cleaning. The Youbrew requires a thorough cleaning about every two months. Mar 20, 2013
I find that the adjustments or settings on the system work quite nice. You do notice a difference in the settings. I can tell you that I have had Made coffee that is light visible or dark is mud when held up to a window. Keep in mind that you notice more of a difference between single cup making compared to a full pot of coffee. For a single cup you are able to adjust the strength and flavor. While making a full pot of coffee you are only able to adjust the strength and not the flavor. The flavor goals from light to bold and strength goes mild to intense. It does come with a reusable goldtone filter. It is also able to take normal 8 to 12 cup paper filters not cone shape. I would suggest using the paper filters for a full pot of coffee and use the goldtone filter for single cup making or you will be using many fiters. When making single cups, I set the settings to a mild too strong cup and on the next round of singlecup making l set the adjustment to pre-grounds In strength and bold for flavor. This allows you to get 2 cups out of a fresh ground coffee. You can use preground coffee you do not have to use the grinder all of the time.As far as disposal of grounds, it is easy as cake. The filter basket has a cover on it that the filter sits in. When you are done you simply pick up the basket and empty into the trash. Only complaint I have with the system is clean and care. Every time you use the grinder you will have about five minutes of cleanup. Not that it makes a mess but you will have some grounds built up at the wheel from the grineder and there are a few pieces to remove to clean. Oh and brew time is the same for a cup or pot. The system makes a fantastic cup of coffee. It has all the bells and whistles you can ask in a coffee maker. If your looking for quick, hot, and simple, I would chose the Bonavita. Hotter coffee, great coffee, half the price, a lot less maintenance and cleaning. The Youbrew requires a thorough cleaning about every two months. Mar 20, 2013
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Paul K:
* Basket filter. They provide a metal filter, we provide paper. We have tried one or two paper filters at once, with different results for different coffees.
* For "single cup mode", you have control over immersion time. For "regular" pot mode, you don't (effectively just a drip maker when doing pots). Single cup mode can completely very big mugs.
* You can manually grind and place into the youbrew. If that is your usual use-case, I would buy a different coffee maker.
* Other notes:
- There is some inconsistency, and sometimes we have troubles getting a good cup out.
- For the version with the insulated pot: the pot does impart a "metallic" taste to the coffee. You can put their glass pot into the thermal version of this coffee maker, but there's no heating element to keep it warm.
Overall, my wife says she wishes she had bought a grinder and a simple drip maker. The convenience of integrated grinder and maker just hasn't worked for her. We're not Breville haters by any means, as I love my BDB espresso machine and we have a good Breville juicer. It's just that you give up so much control to the YouBrew that bad coffee gets blamed on the machine, not the operator. Mar 12, 2013
* For "single cup mode", you have control over immersion time. For "regular" pot mode, you don't (effectively just a drip maker when doing pots). Single cup mode can completely very big mugs.
* You can manually grind and place into the youbrew. If that is your usual use-case, I would buy a different coffee maker.
* Other notes:
- There is some inconsistency, and sometimes we have troubles getting a good cup out.
- For the version with the insulated pot: the pot does impart a "metallic" taste to the coffee. You can put their glass pot into the thermal version of this coffee maker, but there's no heating element to keep it warm.
Overall, my wife says she wishes she had bought a grinder and a simple drip maker. The convenience of integrated grinder and maker just hasn't worked for her. We're not Breville haters by any means, as I love my BDB espresso machine and we have a good Breville juicer. It's just that you give up so much control to the YouBrew that bad coffee gets blamed on the machine, not the operator. Mar 12, 2013
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Brenda B:
Hi Diane,
I just bought the Breville YouBrew for Christmas for my husband. You seem to be a coffee expert, sadly I am not. That being said, I love this coffee maker. It comes with a mesh filter, so no need for paper filters, which I love! You can adjust the strength of the coffee (we like strong coffee). But for those that like a mild coffee, you can adjust to accomodate them as well. You can also brew a single cup....I love this option. I'm not sure about temps, but the thermo carafe ensures no burnt coffee. No mechanical issues to speak of yet. I must admit the grinder is very loud. We use it as our alarm clock and do not set it on weekends! I hope you find this helpful!
Sincerely
Brenda Bruno Mar 9, 2013
I just bought the Breville YouBrew for Christmas for my husband. You seem to be a coffee expert, sadly I am not. That being said, I love this coffee maker. It comes with a mesh filter, so no need for paper filters, which I love! You can adjust the strength of the coffee (we like strong coffee). But for those that like a mild coffee, you can adjust to accomodate them as well. You can also brew a single cup....I love this option. I'm not sure about temps, but the thermo carafe ensures no burnt coffee. No mechanical issues to speak of yet. I must admit the grinder is very loud. We use it as our alarm clock and do not set it on weekends! I hope you find this helpful!
Sincerely
Brenda Bruno Mar 9, 2013
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Lisa P:
Diane, I love my Breville YouBrew that I purchased from Seattle Coffee Gear in February. It comes with a gold tone filter which I use in lieu of a paper basket filter. Use your preference, but not both at the same time.
Concerning the brew time - you choose the intensity level and the strength. This is a preference as well. I just had to experiment with different levels, depending on the type of coffee I was brewing. There is also the option to brew by the cup - nine different size cups to be specific. Hope this was helpful. Apr 12, 2013
Concerning the brew time - you choose the intensity level and the strength. This is a preference as well. I just had to experiment with different levels, depending on the type of coffee I was brewing. There is also the option to brew by the cup - nine different size cups to be specific. Hope this was helpful. Apr 12, 2013
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A shopper asked:
Can you use pre-ground coffee if you want to ? Also, are the carafe & other removable parts dishwasher safe ?
Jan 19, 2013
Scott H:
You can use pre-ground coffee, and it works well. We've only hand washed the parts, as the heat in the dw can be hard on the plastic. Plus we have very hard water here - pays to hand dry afterwards.
My only complaint is that the carafe is made such that it always leaves a little in the pot. It's an excellent insulator, but I'd like to be able to get all of the brew out of the carafe more easily. Feb 19, 2013
My only complaint is that the carafe is made such that it always leaves a little in the pot. It's an excellent insulator, but I'd like to be able to get all of the brew out of the carafe more easily. Feb 19, 2013
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Jeremy W:
You can use preground coffee . Most removable parts are dishwasher safe but I would recommend not and just using ails detergent for the parts. Also I wouldn't think the metal carafe is dishwasher safe. It should be rinsed thoroughly after every use and from time to one scrub with a non abrasive brush on the inside. Never leave coffee sitting in the carafe overnight or for extended periods of time.
Feb 18, 2013
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William M:
You can use pre ground coffee. Everything has to be hand washed. They tell you not to use the dishwasher. You can usually just rinse everything with hot water.
Feb 6, 2013
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Richard W:
I think pre ground coffee would work although I grind my own. No, the directions say not to run it through a dishwasher. I just rinse mine out with water.
Jan 22, 2013
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Karen J asked:
Does this have a plate that also stays warm to keep the carafe or cup of coffee heated? One downfall to most of these carafe types is that the companies feel it keeps the coffee hot so the bottom plate doesn't stay heated and automatically shut off. Most carafes that are included are not as good as a commercial type you can purchase separately. They don't keep the heat long. How does this carafe included do? How long would you say the coffee stays hot for once its brewed?
Jan 7, 2013
Jennifer L:
This machine does not have a heater below the carafe. For optimal flavor, this is considered preferable as one of the reasons coffee develops off/burnt/bitter flavors is the bottom hot plate burning your coffee.
When I leave a fuller pot, 6+ cups, the carafe does a great job keeping my coffee hot for hours. 3+? I haven't timed it, so that is a rough estimate. :) However, if I leave under 5 cups I would expect it to stay hot only for 1.5-2 hours. The cups referenced here are coffee cups and not standard 8 oz cups.
When making coffee just for me, I tend to brew 6 cups at a time. This is enough for me to have 2 full insulated 16 oz - 20 oz mugs 1.5 hrs apart and still have hot, freshish coffee. On weekends, I do this 2-3 times per day rather than making fuller pots - it's easy to do and tastier. (If you drink as many cups as I do per day this makes sense... though I recommend finding a good decaf to mix in.)
The combination of this Breville thermal carafe and my Contigo insulated travel mugs (the mugs keep hot beverages hot for ~4 hours) keeps me full of hot coffee all day.
I've found the only less satisfactory elements of this carafe are: 1. it is quite hard to get the last bit of coffee out of it, you end up fully turning it upside down - silly. 2. There's no way to 'close' it so that I can cart it about like a crazy person without spilling. But I hear that normal people don't dance with their carafes. So you might be ok. Or own a thermos. Maybe both. Jan 8, 2013
When I leave a fuller pot, 6+ cups, the carafe does a great job keeping my coffee hot for hours. 3+? I haven't timed it, so that is a rough estimate. :) However, if I leave under 5 cups I would expect it to stay hot only for 1.5-2 hours. The cups referenced here are coffee cups and not standard 8 oz cups.
When making coffee just for me, I tend to brew 6 cups at a time. This is enough for me to have 2 full insulated 16 oz - 20 oz mugs 1.5 hrs apart and still have hot, freshish coffee. On weekends, I do this 2-3 times per day rather than making fuller pots - it's easy to do and tastier. (If you drink as many cups as I do per day this makes sense... though I recommend finding a good decaf to mix in.)
The combination of this Breville thermal carafe and my Contigo insulated travel mugs (the mugs keep hot beverages hot for ~4 hours) keeps me full of hot coffee all day.
I've found the only less satisfactory elements of this carafe are: 1. it is quite hard to get the last bit of coffee out of it, you end up fully turning it upside down - silly. 2. There's no way to 'close' it so that I can cart it about like a crazy person without spilling. But I hear that normal people don't dance with their carafes. So you might be ok. Or own a thermos. Maybe both. Jan 8, 2013
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Paul K:
The thermal carafe version does _not_ have a hot plate. I would expect that glass-carafe version to have a hot plate. I don't have specifics for you, but the thermal carafe kept coffee hot for quite a while (hours).
My wife tends to brew each cup separately, so it doesn't matter to us. There's a second dimension to flavor when brewing per cup. You can change "strength" (quantity of grounds relative to water volume), and the waters dwell-time in the grounds. She likes the taste better when she has access to both.
Note that you can fit the class carafe there in the thermal carafe model, though it's a little rough. I know because we bought a separate glass carafe. I suspect you could use the thermal carafe in the glass model. I haven't checked whether you can by the thermal carafe separately. Jan 7, 2013
My wife tends to brew each cup separately, so it doesn't matter to us. There's a second dimension to flavor when brewing per cup. You can change "strength" (quantity of grounds relative to water volume), and the waters dwell-time in the grounds. She likes the taste better when she has access to both.
Note that you can fit the class carafe there in the thermal carafe model, though it's a little rough. I know because we bought a separate glass carafe. I suspect you could use the thermal carafe in the glass model. I haven't checked whether you can by the thermal carafe separately. Jan 7, 2013
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Richard W:
It does not stay hot very long as their is no element at the very bottom. I pour mine immediately and I usually pre heat my cup with hot water so it does not cool the coffee down too much.
Jan 22, 2013
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William M:
No, the carafe is insulated. There is no hot plate. This coffee maker excels at making single cup servings.
Jan 7, 2013
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A shopper asked:
Hi. How is that machine with oily coffee beans?. Thank you.
Apr 1, 2013
Jennifer L:
Mine has worked quite well with oily beans thus far - I have been using it nearly daily for several months. I tend toward darker roasts - which tend to be rather oily on the outside. The area where the freshly ground beans enter the filter can get gummy - but the brush they provide cleans this out well enough. I take a damp sponge to the area once in a while to keep things clean. So far, no problems.
Apr 9, 2013
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kim y:
Hi, I love this machine!! We have 2! I use Starbucks medium to dark roasts and it has been fine. Starbucks can be a bit oily sometimes but we have had no problems and you can adjust the strength to the type of coffee so it comes out great every time. I like my coffee strong but not bitter and this machine rocks!
Apr 26, 2013
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Jeremy W:
I have not had any issues with oily beans. The grinder has not become clogged and for some reason the plastics used seem to repel the oils so they are not sticking o the parts.
Apr 23, 2013
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George G asked:
I have the Breville Infuser and Breville Smart Grinder. Full disclosure, I didn't get them at Seattle Coffee Gear because I didn't know about you all at that time. My previous coffee maker was a dual steam/drip espresso/coffee maker. After a few years I decided to move up to a "real" espresso maker. After a couple of pounds of beans I have finally got the grinder and espresso machine pretty much dialed in and have perfected my tamping and grinding so that I can make a pretty decent espresso now. I have found though that I don't typically have time in the morning to make an Americana for travel to work and to cleanup before I leave. So, what I do is pre-grind enough coffee for a week of French Press. I have found that my Bodum 4 cup press will fill my travel mug but I don't have time to remove grounds before I leave which distresses me because I'd like to have a clean kitchen before I leave.
Additionally, my wife has asked me what I intend to do if we are entertaining and guests would like a cup of coffee. Frankly, I didn't really had not considered serving guests before I retired my previous machine. My initial answer to my wife was "how often over the past years have our guests requested coffee"? She didn't have an answer. However to be a bit more positive my initial thought is I would purchase a larger French Press but I haven't found a press that makes more than 4-4 oz cups. Then, I had thought of purchasing the Breville YouBrew but I really think that would be a bit much with the other two machines, although it would probably get used especially during the week to brew a travel mug.
So, after all that, finally my question for anyone to answer. Do you think it would be a good idea to have the Breville YouBrew for making drip coffee for guest if I need more than 4 cups and for making a travel mug during the week OR do you think it would be better to get more use from the Breville Smart Grinder and find a larger French Press if I have to serve guest? Jan 30, 2013
Additionally, my wife has asked me what I intend to do if we are entertaining and guests would like a cup of coffee. Frankly, I didn't really had not considered serving guests before I retired my previous machine. My initial answer to my wife was "how often over the past years have our guests requested coffee"? She didn't have an answer. However to be a bit more positive my initial thought is I would purchase a larger French Press but I haven't found a press that makes more than 4-4 oz cups. Then, I had thought of purchasing the Breville YouBrew but I really think that would be a bit much with the other two machines, although it would probably get used especially during the week to brew a travel mug.
So, after all that, finally my question for anyone to answer. Do you think it would be a good idea to have the Breville YouBrew for making drip coffee for guest if I need more than 4 cups and for making a travel mug during the week OR do you think it would be better to get more use from the Breville Smart Grinder and find a larger French Press if I have to serve guest? Jan 30, 2013
Diane C:
Hi George,
George, it is OK to want the Breville YouBrew. Personally, I think you'd love it, and get use from it every day. One thing to remember if you go with a larger french press: some people don't LIKE french press coffee. And, if you were serving, say, 8 dinner guests, that's a lot of grinding and boiling, and a really big french press to handle it all. French press coffee, to me, is just not the best way to drink coffee...just too much particulate in it, no way around it. I own a Sirena espresso machine, the Breville Smart Grinder, and have owned every other kind of one cup brewer imaginable (and have given them all away), but my daily cups (only 2) I am making with the clever Little Coffee Dripper, a kind of hybrid between french press and drip cone. However...I am seriously considering the YouBrew. I don't need it, but damn, I WANT IT! That's why I want to tell you that it's OK to want the newest, the best. And this one seems like a winner. Don't kill yourself trying to justify it...just make counter space and go for it! And please, let me know how you like it! Good Luck, George! Feb 25, 2013
George, it is OK to want the Breville YouBrew. Personally, I think you'd love it, and get use from it every day. One thing to remember if you go with a larger french press: some people don't LIKE french press coffee. And, if you were serving, say, 8 dinner guests, that's a lot of grinding and boiling, and a really big french press to handle it all. French press coffee, to me, is just not the best way to drink coffee...just too much particulate in it, no way around it. I own a Sirena espresso machine, the Breville Smart Grinder, and have owned every other kind of one cup brewer imaginable (and have given them all away), but my daily cups (only 2) I am making with the clever Little Coffee Dripper, a kind of hybrid between french press and drip cone. However...I am seriously considering the YouBrew. I don't need it, but damn, I WANT IT! That's why I want to tell you that it's OK to want the newest, the best. And this one seems like a winner. Don't kill yourself trying to justify it...just make counter space and go for it! And please, let me know how you like it! Good Luck, George! Feb 25, 2013
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Teri KStaff:
The Breville You Brew is a great coffee maker if you're in a rush in the morning, as you can fill it with beans and water and set the programming to automatically turn on for you. You can use a variety of single cup sizes or the carafe, meaning you can brew right into your travel mug, programming it to brew automatically in the AM, and it will be ready when you are! The only clean up is the filter basket. And when you have guests, the carafe brews enough for everyone.
Jan 31, 2013
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George G:
Teri,
Thank you taking time to read my lengthy email and responding. Do you think having the Smart Grinder and the YouBrew is a bit too much? Does the YouBrew only grind coffee for drip brewing or is the grind adjustable?
George Jan 31, 2013
Thank you taking time to read my lengthy email and responding. Do you think having the Smart Grinder and the YouBrew is a bit too much? Does the YouBrew only grind coffee for drip brewing or is the grind adjustable?
George Jan 31, 2013
Teri KStaff:
Hi George,
Purchasing both the Breville Smart Grinder and YouBrew would be great if you want more flexibility. The YouBrew grind is factory set and not adjustable, unfortunately, but you can alter strength, which will grind more or less coffee, and flavor, which increases or decreases the amount of time the coffee steeps. You can always adjust the grind on your Smart Grinder and use the grounds in the YouBrew, and also use the grinder for other applications like press and espresso.
Hope this helps! Feb 1, 2013
Purchasing both the Breville Smart Grinder and YouBrew would be great if you want more flexibility. The YouBrew grind is factory set and not adjustable, unfortunately, but you can alter strength, which will grind more or less coffee, and flavor, which increases or decreases the amount of time the coffee steeps. You can always adjust the grind on your Smart Grinder and use the grounds in the YouBrew, and also use the grinder for other applications like press and espresso.
Hope this helps! Feb 1, 2013
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Jim J asked:
Is there a way of knowing if the Model we are receiving has the upgraded grinder mentioned in more recent videos? Thanks! :) - Jim
Mar 21, 2013
Teri KStaff:
Breville updated the grinder in the Thermal model of the YouBrew in tandem with the release of the Glass YouBrew model. This change took place late 2012, and so if you are purchasing a machine now, it should absolutely have the updated grinder.
Mar 22, 2013
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A shopper asked:
Can you program the coffee maker to automatically grind and brew coffee in the morning so it is available when you wake up?
Feb 7, 2013
Teri KStaff:
Yes, absolutely! This Breville YouBrew has a ton of features, including the ability to have the machine turn on and grind automatically to be ready when you'd like.
Feb 11, 2013
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A shopper asked:
Can you get a different carafe for the Breville YouBrew?
Aug 30, 2012
Teri KStaff:
Though there is not another carafe offered for the Breville YouBrew, you can actually brew into a number of containers. This coffee maker is designed to brew a few sizes of single or travel mugs, as well as into the carafe, up to the full 60 oz capacity.
Aug 30, 2012
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Dave M asked:
What is the brew temperature at the basket of the Breville YouBrew Coffeemaker?
Jul 11, 2012
Kaylie KStaff:
The Breville YouBrew gets as hot at 195 degrees from the brew basket into the cup, when measured with an instant read thermometer. The design of the unit is such that you cannot measure temperature in the basket as it brews.
Aug 1, 2012
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Looking for warranty, care information, or videos of this product? You're in the right place!
Warranty Information for the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker
| What it Covers: |
Breville espresso machines, grinders and blenders |
| Length: |
1 Year on New Equipment 90 Day Manufacturer Warranty on Refurbished Models |
| Who Supports the Warranty: | Breville USA |
| Warranty Contact Information: | 866-273-8455 |
| Notes: | Please register your product with Breville for warranty support. |
| Eligible for SCG Extended Warranty? | No |
| Can SCG Repair? | No |
Caring for the Breville YouBrew Coffee Maker
- Descale every two to three months. We recommend using Dezcal or Cleancaf.
- Clean the water tank and lid regularly.
- Soap out the inside of the carafe and brew basket on a regular basis. Use Cleancaf if necessary to remove coffee stains or residue.
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A wonderful birthday surprise!
Review by Emma -
Quality Price Value I purchased this for my husbands birthday and to celebrate him finishing up his doctorate degree. He(and I both) need good coffee to make it through the next several months of dissertation writing, defending, interviewing for professor jobs, etc. This coffee maker is a perfect incentive to get the job done and to do it well! Thank you for being such amazing staff to purchase this from and for being so patient and informative.
We love it and he was sooooo surprised!(Posted on 2/8/13)
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Fantastic dependable aromatic coffee
Review by Hudu -
Price Value Quality My gorgeous wife has talent unparalleled when it comes to tossing something that no longer meets her needs. Such was the fate of our recently purchased Cuisinart coffeemaker. In frustration she purchased the Breville on the say so of a friend. when I saw the price I was concerned that it would produce the same results as the Cuisinart and hence be quickly added to the pile. I have not only been pleasantly surprised with the digital repeatable quality of the coffee it produces but I am also convinced that in a few months we have saved enough in coffee not wasted to pay for the machine. It is like good family now. Our Breville is a source of pride if not much deserved coffee snobbery.
(Posted on 7/21/12)
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Don't let the price scare you!
Review by Happy to be Home -
Quality Value Price We just returned to the States last summer from 3 years in Europe, where my love of coffee turned into an obsession. When I was shopping for a new coffee maker last summer I had this one in my head, but could not find it anywhere. I scoured the internet and any store I could think of for 2 months before I finally settled for a grind and brew. It was a fine machine, but not what I wanted. The whole k-cup movement was not something I was interested in. I tried that also, but I felt no control over coffee flavor and I hated the amount of waste. While I was on the phone complaining to my friend in Germany last month (March 2012) about my disappointment in coffee machines, my husband-I'm sure tired of hearing me-found the You Brew. I watched the video and ordered. My husband wan't sure about spending that much money on my third machine in 7 months, but he got over it when we started using it. We love how we can make different sizes of cups with our own personal taste in strength and boldness. I also have the Breville electric milk frother, so I have a yummy Cafe au Lait every morning! I think my husband does something different just about every morning. There are so many options. If I HAD to complain about the machine...my only wish is that it cleared the grinds after the individual cups so we didn't have to rinse the grind basket between cups every time. Still not enough for me to give it 4 stars. Cleaning over all is easy. This machine has 5 stars all over it. We are so glad to be home, and this machine completes my kitchen!
Pros:
Great Taste, Easy To Clean, A cup any time of day, Perfect cup every time, Easy To Use, Various cup sizes, Large Water Container
Cons:
(Posted on 4/6/12)
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